Care of your instrument

Care of your Instrument Loan Scheme instrument 

We expect you to take all precautions to ensure the safety and security of your instrument. 

As a matter of respect for our charity and the owners of our instruments, and for the safety and security of the instrument, you must read our Terms and Conditions  and abide by them. 

Please ask if anything is unclear. 

It is your responsibility to make sure that: 

• The case is clearly labelled with your name and address
• Your instrument and bow are kept clean - wipe with a clean, dry cloth
• Rosin is not allowed to build up on the instrument and/or bow
• That your instrument/bow is  serviced annually
• Instruments/bow are kept at 18-21C away from radiators, extremes of temperature, dampness and out of the sun
• Pets and very young children are kept at a safe distance 

  Please do NOT: 

• Attempt any repair or alteration yourself, other than changing the strings
• Have any repair or alteration done to the instrument without prior written permission from us
• Use any unapproved repairer or restorer without prior written agreement from us
• Leave instruments unattended in a vehicle
• Put them in the luggage rack on a train, coach or bus
• Leave them unattended and out of the case
• Discard any fragments from accidental damage (however insignificant they may seem) as these may be used during repairs
• Overtighten bows